What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist - Crime Victims Assistance Bureau Spanish Speaking position at City of New York?
The Bronx District Attorneys Office is seeking a wellqualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit is seeking a licensed therapist to provide crime victims with traumainformed counseling and support services. Services are not contingent upon an arrest; crisis and supportive services are provided nonetheless.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide safety planning and / or crisis intervention and all modalities of intervention to victims of crime.
Conduct assessments and provide ongoing therapy as needed.
Collaborate with crime victim advocates law enforcement assistant district attorneys and community partners.
Frequent assessment of victim needs reevaluating treatment plan and services when appropriate.
Facilitate group therapy sessions
Attend weekly clinical and supervision meetings.
Efficient and timely management of client case notes and related preparation and submission of statistical data are required.
Organize and / or participate in community events and special projects. Some evening or weekend hours may be required to attend these events.
All other relevant duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
LCSW LMHC or LMSW required with 1 years post degree therapy experience preferred
Experience with an understanding of victimology and knowledge of trauma informed care
Fluent Spanish speaker REQUIRED
Experience and ability to provide confidential clinical therapeutic mental health services required
Familiarity with general court services and criminal law enforcement processes preferred
Ability to both interact and be comfortable with a diverse population
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Word Excel and Outlook
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
Qualifications :
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Administrative Skills,Time Management,Policy Development,Listening Skill,Leadership skills,Organizational Skill,Oversight Management,Communication,Legislature Development,Legal & Compliance,Relationship Management,Strategic Thinking Skills,Team Player Spirit,Management Skill,Problem Solving Skills
Vacancy : 1
